Hinduism Flashcards
What period did the Aryans ushered?
Vedic Period
What does Veda means?
Wisdom and Knowledge
This is known as the oldest scriptures
Vedas
Consists of four collection of prayers or hymns
Rig Veda
What does Rig Veda consists of?
Four collection of prayers or hymns
Consists of rituals
Yajur Veda
What does Yajur Veda consists of?
Rituals
Consists of songs
Sama Veda
What does Sama Veda consists of?
Songs
What does Atharva Veda consists of?
Spells
Consists of Spells
Atharva Veda
This belief is passed through oral tradition
Vedas
A collection of religious beliefs that developed slowly over a long period of time.
Vedas
Dictate the hierarchy of social classes based on occupation during the Vedic Period.
- Brahmins(priests)
- Kshatriyas(rulers and Warriors)
- Vaishyas(peasants and traders)
- Shudras(laborers and servants)
They lived outside the caste structure and were called what?
Dalits or Untouchables